LETTER: Support Obama’s efforts to reach agreement with Iran

Let’s work together to support President Obama in ensuring a diplomatic path with Iran. The United States cannot afford another costly war when we have to cut SNAP benefits and the cost-of-living increase to Social Security, to name just two cuts to domestic and essential budget items. Neither can we afford having more veterans returning from foreign and unnecessary wars with huge problems adjusting again to living in our society.

When the U.S. first put sanctions on Iran, we enjoyed a good economy. I am no economist, but I do know Iran, a mercantile country, enjoys a favorable trading status throughout the world. Excluding Iran has had a negative effect on our own economy.

Iran now has a moderate leader, and its government is complying with stipulations imposed on its nuclear programs. There could not be a better time for diplomacy.

Iran has not started any war since the Qajar Dynasty of the 1800s. In the Iran-Iraq War, it was Iran that was attacked by Iraq. After defeats in many battles, the Iraqis tried negotiating a peace settlement, but Iran did not let go. They have a formidable military and are an extremely zealous people. If we supply weapons to start a war there, the Iranian government will fight back.

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Our current level of sanctions is making the Iranian people hurt. Our people are hurting economically, too. Please take time to call our representatives and let them know we want no more war, that we demand they work consistently towards a peaceful, diplomatic solution with Iran.